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Hosted by Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth · arts · EN
Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We do chapter-by-chapter analysis of our favorite speculative fiction, researching the details and discussing the implications.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAlzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We do chapter-by-chapter analysis of our favorite speculative fiction, researching the details and discussing the implications.
Alzabo Soup is hosted by Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth. The show has published 531 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Chapter 6 - Gene Wolfe's Pirate Freedom" (30 October 2026, 49 minutes), "Chapter 5 - Gene Wolfe's Pirate Freedom" (23 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "Chapter 4 - Gene Wolfe's Pirate Freedom" (16 October 2026, 42 minutes).
Alzabo Soup publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 531 episodes.
Booking probability for Alzabo Soup is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Alzabo Soup requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Alzabo Soup's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Alzabo Soup are Artists, Writers & Performers and News, Magazine & Book Publishing. Alzabo Soup has an arts audience.
Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth hosts Alzabo Soup, an arts podcast with 531 episodes published.
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Intro - Metz tells Phil about his new bookshelves Content (7:05) - Discussion of Chapter 6 of Pirate Freedom, by Gene Wolfe Current Read-Along - Gormenghast, by Mervyn Peake Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the trend of clean-up games Content (7:21) - Discussion of Chapter 5 of Pirate Freedom, by Gene Wolfe Current Read-Along - Titus Groan, by Mervyn Peake Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Intro - Phil tells Metz about the Immortal John Tryptich Content (5:23) - Discussion of Chapter 4 of Pirate Freedom, by Gene Wolfe Current Read-Along - Titus Groan, by Mervyn Peake Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Intro - Phil and Metz introduce the Gormenghast trilogy Content (11:43) - Discussion of Chapter 2 of Pirate Freedom, by Gene Wolfe Current Read-Along - Titus Groan, by Mervyn Peake Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Intro - Phil and Metz make a special panel announcement about MileHiCon, where we'll be reading the original draft of The Shadow of the Torturer. Content (3:46) - Discussion of Chapter 1 of Pirate Freedom, by Gene Wolfe...
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Intro - Phil and Metz recite poetry they memorized Content (22:46) - Discussion of the Preface to Pirate Freedom, by Gene Wolfe Current Read-Along - The Book of Dreams, by Jack Vance Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Intro - Metz tells Phil about Seven Part Pact. Content (10:26) - Discussion of Annals of Klepsis, by R.A. Lafferty Current Read-Along - The Face, by Jack Vance Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Intro - Phil and Metz subject themselves to Netflix Mini Golf Content (9:49) - Discussion of On Stranger Tides, by Tim Powers Current Read-Along - The Face, by Jack Vance Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Intro - Metz and Phil bask in a new technological innovation. Content (8:29) - Discussion of A High Wind in Jamaica, by Richard Hughes Current Read-Along - The Face, by Jack Vance Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the 1991 movie Hook Content (12:14) - Discussion of the solar cycle by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - The Palace of Love, by Jack Vance Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Intro - Metz and Phil celebrate 10 years of Alzabo Soup Content (11:31) - Discussion of Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson Current Read-Along - The Palace of Love, by Jack Vance Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Intro - Phil challenges Metz to a poetry recital. Content (5:38) - Discussion of the solar cycle by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - The Palace of Love, by Jack Vance Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Intro - Metz and Phil try BTS flavored Oreos. Content (8:13) - Discussion of The Book of the Short Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - The Killing Machine, by Jack Vance Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the early summer box office and the success of YouTube filmmakers. Content (9:42) - Discussion of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - The Killing Machine, by Jack Vance...
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about Skigill. Content (7:30) - Discussion of part 2 of Chapter 20 and the Afteroword of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - The Killing Machine, by Jack Vance Check out...
Intro - Phil tells Metz about BookTube reading trends Content (7:30) - Discussion of part 1 of Chapter 20 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - The Star King, by Jack Vance Check out more at...
Intro - Phil tells Metz about BookTube reading trends Content (7:30) - Discussion of part 1 of Chapter 20 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - The Star King, by Jack Vance Check out more at...
Intro - Phil and Metz celebrate National Hamburger Day Content (7:55) - Discussion of part 2 of Chapter 19 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - The Star King, by Jack Vance Check out more at...
Intro - Phil and Metz celebrate National Hamburger Day Content (7:55) - Discussion of part 2 of Chapter 19 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - The Star King, by Jack Vance Check out more at...
Intro - Phil and Metz introduce the next readalong series: The Demon Princes, by Jack Vance Content (13:29) - Discussion of part 1 of Chapter 19 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - The Star King...
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